Thursday, May 26, 2005 • Kilmarnock, Virginia • Eighty-eighth Year • Number 33 • Three Sections • 50¢ Quarter Cove duplex rezoning request sinks by Robb Hoff the request prior to it being LANCASTER—A crowd of “To put 12 homes on tabled. about 193 people packed into the “When I gave a favorable rec- county courtroom last week for a 900 feet of waterfront- ommendation to this, I looked rezoning hearing on a waterfront age is a 300-percent at it from a standpoint of water duplex development, only to dis- increase in density, It’s quality,” said Larson. “I looked at cover that the request was sunk it from a standpoint of better con- even before the hearing began. ridiculous.” trol over development.” The request, submitted by — Buck Lattner However, many people who JDHL LLC registered agent Nugent Lane spoke during the public hearing Howard S. Loudin of Mineral, did not view Larson’s explana- sought the rezoning of 25 acres tion favorably. of a 51.8-acre parcel to allow the per building) as required for R-2 “I think he is an advocate for construction of six duplexes. The zoning. the developer,” said Ray Alford, duplexes were proposed along “It’s not an allowable use,” who lives near the proposed 900 feet of waterfrontage off the Jones said of duplexes. development. “He’s not an advo- Eastern Branch of the Corroto- Planning/land use director Jack cate for us.” man River at Quarter Cove. Larson explained that duplexes Furthermore, Alford questioned Loudin was seeking a zoning are a permitted use in the R-1 the appropriateness of current change from general residential zoning district but not within county administration with regards (R-1) use to residential apartment the residential waterfront overlay. to development. (R-2) use in order to construct the The erroneous rezoning request “I seriously think we should get duplexes within the residential was processed by Larson. a new director,” said Alford. waterfront overlay district that “I take full responsibility for However, Charles Costello of extends 800 feet from tidal wet- that mistake, and I stand account- Merry Point credited Larson for lands. able for it,” said Larson. his responsiveness to calls and However, planning commis- He said the plan for devel- requests for information in addi- sion chairman David Jones told opment proposed less building tion to opinions on issues given Carnival comes to town the crowd—including many who density, including development by Larson. He also informed the were standing and some even sit- outside of the 800-foot water- commission that the rising tide From left, Kristy Hoff, Tanner Steensma and Joel Spiers hold on to the “Cliff Hanger” ride, ting on the fl oor—that the request front overlay (21 total units), than of a countywide public educated one of many attractions at a carnival last week at the Kilmarnock Town Park to benefi t could not proceed as presented the building density that would about planning and land use is the Lancaster High School athletic boosters. The carnival was produced by the Cole Show because duplexes do not meet the be allowable by-right under R-1 upon them. Amusement Company of Covington. (Photo by Robb Hoff) county’s defi nition of multi-fam- zoning, a difference factored into “The county is coming together ily dwellings (three or more units his favorable recommendation of (continued on page A15) White Stone Church of the Nazarene is quickly growing into new facility by Reid Pierce-Armstrong Teenagers have become some of the Naz- faith-based, healthy-living and weight loss WHITE STONE—In an age where young arene’s most devoted parishoners in White program on Monday nights, or Overcomers people are moving away from the church Stone. A number of parents say their teen- Outreach, a Christian-based, 12-step recov- and parishes everywhere are seeing a steady agers started attending the church fi rst, and ery program on Tuesday nights. decline in membership, a small phenomenon then the parents joined. Within six months of organizing, Rev. is taking place here. The teens come to attend the Sunday night Jackson’s congregation had grown 50-strong A church that started nine years ago with After God program. Up to 100 teenagers now and moved to a three-story house in White a dozen people holding a Sunday evening participate in the program, which includes a Stone. Bible study in the living room of Rev. Jim sermon by youth minister Brad Grinnen as Three years later, the group had doubled Jackson’s home has become the hottest new well as music, sports and other activities. in size and outgrown its meeting room. It thing for local churchgoers. Parents of young children are also drawn moved to the old school building in White In January 1997, the group offi cially orga- to the church by the creative structure of Stone, and when it outgrew that space it nized themselves as the Church of the Naza- Sunday worship. After coffee, music, offer- moved to the gymnasium at Chesapeake rene, a cousin of the Methodists who share ings and announcements, the children are Academy. the same Wesleyan theology and government ushered away for the duration of the sermon. Now 200 strong, the congregation is look- The new White Stone Church of the Nazarene will not boast structure. Children ages 3 to 6 are entertained with a ing forward to moving into its own building, a tall steeple or a quaint chapel, but the 22,000-square-foot The Nazarenes were founded in the early puppet show depicting Bible stories. Older which is under construction along Route 3 worship center will have function. The multipurpose sanctuary 1900s as an intercity mission. But the strong children attend a church service of their between Kilmarnock and White Stone. will double as a gymnasium and theater. The foyer will double youth programs and seeming relevance to own. With half of its new building ready for dry- as a coffee shop. The many other spaces will allow the church people’s lives began attracting a different Other parishioners join after attending wall, anticipation is growing as the church to expand its outreach missions, including a very popular teen crowd to the church. outreach ministries such as First Place, a (continued on page A16) program. Record to be Lancaster sets hearings closed Monday LANCASTER—The Lancaster to the county’s Chesapeake Bay Because the Record offi ce will board of supervisors has set three Preservation ordinance to address be closed for the Memorial Day public hearings for May 26 requirements of the Chesapeake holiday on Monday, May 30, (tonight) at 7 p.m. in the Lancaster Bay Local Assistance Board and some deadlines will be altered General District courtroom. bring the county into full compli- for next week’s paper. The board will hear public ance with state regulations. The Display advertisements, nor- comment on proposed revisions (continued on page A15) mally due by 5 p.m. Mon day, should be submitted Fri day. Ads submitted as a portable document format (PDF) will be accepted Memorial Day observances until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Other deadlines remain un changed. planned through Monday Solemn Memorial Day ser- Also on Monday, the 13th vices are planned throughout annual Memorial Day cere- the area beginning Saturday, mony will be held at Christ May 28, with the annual Reed- Church near Weems. The ser- Inside ville American Legion Post vice is jointly sponsored by 117 tribute to military veterans American Legion Adams Post and citizens at Roseland Cem- 86 of Kilmarnock, the North- etery in Reedville. ern Neck Chapter of the Mil- The program includes fl ag itary Offi cers Association of presentations, religious speak- America and the Foundation ers, military presentations and for Historic Christ Church. special music. The program U.S. Army chaplain Maj. begins at 11 a.m. In case of Edward Scott Barnett of Lan- Margaret Socey is surrounded by several of the third graders that recently went on a fi eld trip rain, the service will be held at caster will speak. He recently to Washington, D.C. Socey helps to fund the annual trip. Festival Halle in Reedville. returned from Iraq. On Sunday, May 29, a A brass ensemble from the memorial service will be held Lancaster High School Red Socey’s philanthropy exposes children at Mount Vernon Baptist Devils Band will provide patri- ‘Mary Poppins’ Church in White Stone at 4 otic music in the courtyard comes to town: A7 p.m. beginning at 11 a.m. A formal to a world of wonders beyond Lancaster Willie Chapel Baptist ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Season opens: Church associate minister The Chesapeake Bay Rivahfest on Saturday by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi said Socey. Rose Mary Curry will be Garden Club will hold a Blue marks the beginning of BROOKVALE—Wide-eyed with excitement, It’s that wish that drove Socey four years ago the guest speaker. The Willie Star Memorial dedication ser- summer fun in Scottie Scott boarded a charter bus for the fi rst to begin funding school trips to the nation’s capi- Chapel Gospel Chorus will be vice Monday at 2 p.m. at Kilmarnock............A6,10 time at 7:30 a.m. on March 26. tal. She pays for the charter buses and dinner for the guest musical group. the Northumberland County The ride to Washington, D.C., on a bus with a all the students and chaperones. Other area busi- On Monday, May 30, the Library. The speaker will be Season ends: bathroom and television was Scott’s favorite part nesses and individuals help to defray the cost of 16th annual Memorial Day former Secretary of the Army Lancaster tops district in of the annual trip for third-graders at Lancaster the students’ snacks, one-time-use cameras and ceremony will be conducted John O.